Although all members of the Chamber are real winners, the official winners of Silver Lake Chamber of Commerce annual Best of Silver Lake Awards were announced in 10 categories. The second annual gala was hosted this year by El Cid. Their Paella was cooked and served in the patio along side falling off the bones ribs from Bon Vivant, cheese and fruit platter from Say Cheese, cheese and nuts platter from The Cheese Store, homemade pop tarts and brownies from Sunset Junction…

These days, getting the most out of your travel dollar has never mattered more. Rome? Paris? India? Vietnam? All wonderful sites to see and, if you live in Los Angeles, you can take these trips around the world. How? Take a leisurely walk or drive within a 2.5-mile stretch of Sunset Blvd. in Silver Lake. The heart of Silver Lake takes you on a tour of a dozen ethnic cuisines, Asian- and Mideast-imported clothing shops,…

There’s tremendous value in this updated multi-level townhouse on a tree-lined street. Built in 1985, recently remodeled, the residence presents over 1,800 sq. ft. of living space with clean lines, high ceilings, abundant natural…

After 100 days in office, L. A. City Councilmember David Ryu issued his own report card. Ryus district (previously Tom LaBonge's) covers part of Silver Lake. Preparation to help people through homelessness and a deluge of rain are among his commitments. Click through to read it online. …

October 8 marked the first performance of a one-woman play by accomplished performer Katjana Gerz at Lyric-Hyperion Theatre & Cafe in Silver Lake.

In the less than hour-long play, directed by Carsen Labella, Gerz portrays a young, not quite 30-year-old woman from Germany who is single and lives alone in a messy apartment in Los Angeles' Miracle Mile district. Although a young adult, she is still dealing with issues from a painful childhood and adolescence. Introspective,…

SILVER LAKE -- The recent Councilmember in Your Corner was a huge success thanks to locals' participation. The monthly event is a chance to hear directly from constituents, as well as canvass neighborhoods to distribute important contact information for city services. The Councilmember partnered with organizers of the Bellevue Recreation Center's Community Fall Fair to host a clean up at the park, followed by a…

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